Updated October 15, 2026
    dry

    Iris Caddis

    Imitates caddis Emerger

    Shane Stalcup's CDC caddis emerger that hangs in the surface film. The iris (CDC collar) mimics the emerging insect perfectly.

    Hook sizes

    #14#16#18

    in olive, tan, gray

    Type
    dry
    Imitates
    Caddis Emerger
    Difficulty
    advanced
    Technique
    dry fly drift, hatch matching
    Water
    spring creek, tailwater, freestone

    When to fish it

    During caddis hatches when fish are keyed on emergers. Works especially well in slower currents.

    Catches
    Grayling

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